A Blast from the Past to Fly Fish

A Blast from the Past to Fly Fish

It’s been a decade or so since Kevin was in my boat, but today, there he was ready to fly fish! He and I go back some 38 years to when, as a freshman at Jenison High School, he was a student in my ninth grade English class. We got along great then, as we have every time he has come to fly fish with me. So, then, it was no surprise that today was no exception to the rule as he and his guest Randy were served a Chamber of Commerce brochure kind of day: temps in the 70’s, virtually no wind, cloudless skies, eagles soaring overhead, and steelhead to fly fish—some of which were bright and full of fight.

Here Kevin (The guy with the cowboy hat!) and Randy pose fresh run female steelhead, both of which had just begun to spawn. There must be something about May, though, that lures fishermen away from the river because, as in past years, relatively few (for a bluebird Saturday) fishermen were on the river to fly fish. Pretty puzzling because plenty of steelhead are there. Fine with us, though; it proved a quiet, productive fly fish, and flat-out gorgeous day on Michigan’s Muskegon River.

Congratulations, Kevin and Randy, on boating these great gamefish on the long rods and flies. You guys were a delight, and I sincerely hope we can do it again in the future.

Captain Tom Kuieck

Prime Muskegon River Spring Steelhead Fishing Seasonhas been in full swing in Michigan and we’re gearing up for a fantastic Spring Rainbow Trout Season and Spring Brown Trout Season! If you are looking to get out swinging flies on the Muskegon River this Spring with an Orvis endorsed guide who can help you find Spring Rainbow Trout, Spring Brown Trout or Spring Steelhead, we invite you to give us a call at (616)293-0501 to hear our open dates or visit our Contact Page for more information. While spots will fill quickly, some of the best weeks have availability today although they won’t last long!

For more information on booking your next Spring Steelhead, Rainbow Trout or Brown Trout Fly Fishing trip on the Muskegon River, give us a call us at 616.293.0501. Or email us at info@muskegonriverlodge.com or fishon@riverquestcharters.com to find out which dates are still available!

Be sure to visit our website Muskegon River Lodge for more information on our beautifully secluded, 12.5 acre wooded property with 400 feet of prime Muskegon River footage and incredible water views for our guests to enjoy. Whether you’re a party of two or a group of eight, the Muskegon River Lodge is reserved exclusively for you and your guests. Slip into the hot tub, settle into the sauna, kick back in the lounge, or scan the river for rises from the deck overlooking the river. Walk to the river’s edge and board large, comfortable, jet boats expressly designed for fly fishing and piloted by RiverQuest Charters fly fishing guides, Visit RiverQuest Charters to find out more about our fly fishing charter services and our upcoming fly fishing seasons. And Follow Us on Facebook, Instagram or Twitter to see our most recent catches of Steelhead and Trout.